Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 scores versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Ricoh WG-70
| TS4 | WG-70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Panasonic TS4
| WG-70 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2020 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 97 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Ricoh WG-70
| TS4 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 versus the WG-70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and WG-70.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2020-02-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | On, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 197g (0.43 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $280 |